A SPATE of burglaries in the New Town area has seen police issue advice to residents.

The burglaries, namely in Coventry Road, Amity Road, Kings Road and School Terrace, have all taken place recently, and a police investigation is underway.

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Thames Valley Police (TVP) Reading advised locking doors overnight, removing keys from locks and investing in door bell cameras, lighting and CCTV if possible.

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The force warned neighbours on its social media pages.